DNA is Taken to the Nuclear Lamina by YY1 (IMAGE) Johns Hopkins Medicine Caption In mouse cells, the YY1 protein binds to a segment of DNA (green), leading it to attach to the lamina (red) at the edge of the nucleus. Credit Reddy Lab, Johns Hopkins Medicine Usage Restrictions None License Licensed content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.